6835--Medical Gas and Cylinder Tank Rental
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 6, is conducting a Sources Sought for Medical Gas and Cylinder Tank Rental services for the Central Virginia VA Healthcare System and affiliated outpatient clinics. This market research aims to identify qualified businesses capable of providing various medical gases and associated cylinder management. Responses are due February 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes the supply of a comprehensive range of medical gases, such as compressed Medical Air USP, Oxygen USP, CO2 USP (20lbs and 50lbs), Argon, Carbon Dioxide USP, Nitrogen NF, Nitrous Oxide USP, Helium USP, Liquid Nitrogen, Compressed Air, and Special Medical Gas Mixtures. Services involve cylinder/tank utilization, with options for contractor-owned or government-owned cylinders. All gases must be certified medical-grade and fully compliant with safety standards, FDA regulations (CGMP), Federal Specifications (e.g., BB-A-1034B, BB-C-101D), and Compressed Gas Association (CGA) Publications.
Key delivery requirements include:
- Deliveries between 0800-1200, completed within 1 calendar day for orders placed by 1500.
- FOB destination, with all transportation and associated fees included in the gas price.
- A 24/7 emergency response plan with a 6-hour delivery capability.
- Contractor responsibility for maintenance and testing of contractor-owned cylinders, and adherence to procedures for non-repairable government-owned property.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing)
- Business Size Standard: 1,200 Employees (SBA class waiver available)
- Anticipated Period: Base period plus two (2) optional years.
- Place of Performance: Central Virginia VA Healthcare Center (Richmond, VA) and Fredericksburg VA Health Care Clinic (Fredericksburg, VA).
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This is market research to determine potential socio-economic set-aside feasibility. The VA prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). All interested contractors must be registered in SAM.gov, and SDVOSBs/VOSBs should indicate if they are VA-verified through the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification.
Submission Requirements
This is not a request for bids, quotes, or proposals. Interested vendors must provide:
- Company name, address, point of contact, phone number, and Unique Entity ID (SAM) number.
- List of available compatible products, procurement source (open market or GSA Schedule), and geographical service location.
- Business size (small or large) and number of employees.
- Type of small business (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business).
- Indicate if manufacturer or non-manufacturer of specified medical gases, with agreements for non-manufacturers.
Response Deadline
Responses must be emailed to Keicha.Passley@va.gov no later than February 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.